Stevens Convicted
Posted on | October 27, 2008
It’s a little early for Halloween candy, but this sure is sweet. Sen. Ted Stevens (R–AK) was just found guilty in Washington federal court on all counts of lying to investigators:
WASHINGTON – Alaska Sen. Ted Stevens has been convicted of lying about free home renovations and other gifts he received from a wealthy oil contractor.
The Senate’s longest-serving Republican, Stevens was found guilty on all seven counts of making false statements on Senate financial documents.
The verdict throws the upcoming election into disarray. Stevens is fighting off a challenge from Democrat Mark Begich and must now either drop out or continue campaigning as a convicted felon.
The trial hinged on the testimony of Stevens’ longtime friend, who testified that his employees dramatically remodeled the senator’s home.
Stevens faces up to five years in prison on each count but, under federal sentencing guidelines, will likely receive much less prison time, if any.
Just in time for him to lose the election next week. There is a God, and she has a sense of humor.
